Sunday is 36 years since MLB Commissioner Bart Giamatti banned...

Willie Weinbaum

Sunday is 36 years since MLB Commissioner Bart Giamatti banned Pete Rose for life. Giamatti’s son Marcus shared today that he and his father traveled from New York to Massachusetts hours after the historic 8/24/89 announcement. “I remember him feeling really good and strong about what he did in the best interests of baseball. He was exhausted and relieved.” Bart Giamatti died of a heart attack eight days later at age 51.

Copy Link

Mentions

MLB

Cincinnati RedsMLB

Philadelphia PhilliesMLB

Aug 21, 2025, 08:26 PM

GAMBLING PROBLEM? CALL 1-800-GAMBLER, (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelplinema.org (MA). Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). Please Gamble Responsibly. 888-789-7777/visit ccpg.org (CT), or visit www.mdgamblinghelp.org (MD). 21+ and present in most states. (18+ DC/KY/NH/WY). Void in ONT/OR/NH. Eligibility restrictions apply. On behalf of Boot Hill Casino & Resort (KS). Terms: sportsbook.draftkings.com/promos.